Riyadh, August 30, 2026 – Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Saudi Arabia Madiyar Menilbekov met with Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistic Services of the Kingdom.

During the negotiations, the parties welcomed the signing of the Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Air Services on 26 August, 2026, emphasizing its importance for further strengthening bilateral ties. It was noted that the intergovernmental agreement will provide a solid foundation for expanding direct air connectivity, increasing passenger and cargo transportation, as well as creating new opportunities for the development of trade and economic, investment, tourism and humanitarian cooperation.

In this regard, the parties reaffirmed their readiness to ensure the effective implementation of the agreements reached and to give additional impetus to practical cooperation in the transport sector.

Following the meeting, the parties agreed to continue working-level contacts aimed at further developing Kazakh-Saudi cooperation.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-riyadh/press/news/details/1282433?lang=ru